Mauryan Economy And Taxation
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EXAMIVERSE
Currency and Market Exchange
- 🪙 Pana: Punch-marked silver coin used for taxation and salaries
- 🪙 Karshapana: Silver coin without royal symbols, used in general trade
- 🏪 Market Regulation: Prices, weights, and measures were standardized by state-appointed officers
- 🛍️ Urban Commerce: Cities like Pataliputra and Ujjain became hubs of trade and craft production